Duane has a conversation with combat veteran and author Donleigh Gaunky about his efforts to impact the way that policy makers think and talk about the veteran suicide epidemic
Show Notes
About Today's Guest:
Donleigh Gaunky is a veteran of the Iraq war, having deployed there twice. Utilyzing his skills as a former army intelligence analyst and as a political scientist, Donleigh has spent the last decade trying to understand and address the complex issue that has plagued the veterans community for over a generation, the issue of veterans suicide. Donleigh is also a Gold Star Sibling, and, when not trying to address the veteran suicide crisis, spends significant time trying to help other survivors of military service loss. He presently lives in western Wisconsin.
In this Episode, you will learn:
- Donleigh's background and experience
- Researching suicide from a personal perspective
- Common misconceptions about suicide numbers and rates
- Challenging assumptions that suicide is tied to combat
- Policy changes related to suicide
- Cross-generational and multi-conflict impact on suicide
- Putting context to suicide awareness
- Donleigh's upcoming book
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The psychological impact of military service is well known but less understood. Every Tuesday and Thursday, join combat veteran and clinical mental health counselor Duane France as he interviews mental health professionals, veterans, and those who support them about mental health and wellness. If you want to understand more about service member and veteran mental health, then this podcast is for you.